Corrigendum
September 2011
in “
Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft
”
TLDR Effective treatments for scalp psoriasis include glucocorticosteroids, Vitamin D3 analogs, and combination therapies like calcipotriol and betamethasone dipropionate.
The document provided an overview of the first tropical dermatology course in Sri Lanka and discussed the S1 guideline for managing scalp psoriasis. It highlighted the prevalence of scalp psoriasis, affecting 50-80% of psoriasis patients, and its impact on quality of life. Various assessment tools and treatments were reviewed, including topical therapies like glucocorticosteroids and Vitamin D3 analogs, which were noted for their efficacy. Combination therapies, such as calcipotriol and betamethasone dipropionate, were particularly effective. The document emphasized the need for more research on systemic therapies and the importance of suitable hair care products to manage treatment side effects.
